MONTGOMERY COUNTY RECREATION

240.777.6870montgomerycountymd.gov/rec

A Travel Program For Active Adults 55+

Includes Even More Trips....

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THE AMISH EXPERIENCE A TOUR OF AMISH SITES

IN AND AROUND LANCASTER, PASee page 6 for more information.

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FALL REGISTRATION BEGINS MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2014 AT 8:30AM

WELCOME TO THE SOAR PROGRAM!

SOAR is designed for active adults, age 55 and over. Each activity or trip requires a substantial amount of walking and/or physical exertion. Program participants should be in good

physical condition and consult with their physician if they have any concerns before registering/ participating in an

activity. Also, since these programs are held rain or shine, participants should plan to dress accordingly. Every effort

will be made to accommodate individuals with disabilities on each trip. However, due to the historic nature and outdoor adventure components of many trips, this might not always

be possible. Please call the SOAR Trip Coordinator at 240-777-4926 to discuss your individual needs/concerns.

Recreation also offers a less strenuous travel program, the new FEET (Family Entertainment and Exciting Trips)

program for all ages. Individuals seeking this less strenuous travel program should review the upcoming trips listed in the “Guide to Recreation & Park Programs” or contact the FEET

Coordinator at 240-777-4933.

4010 Randolph Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20902240-777-6840 | www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec

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WALKING TOUR OF HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE ORIGINAL CAPITAL OF DELAWARE

Take a guided walking tour of New Castle, DE, which was originally settled by Dutch in 1651. New Castle’s historic core is a National Historic Landmark District containing some of the country’s finest examples of vernacular and fine architecture from the 17th Century through today. We will visit the old court house, Amstel/Dutch Houses, and Read House. If you enjoyed our trip to Dover, DE, this trip is for you! Lunch, included at a local restaurant.Fee: $73 Leave 7:15am, Return 5:30 pmTrip number: 377312 Thursday, September 4

SAILING TRIP ON THE SULTANA A REPRODUCED 18TH CENTURY SCHOONER IN CHESTERTOWN, MD

Sail on the Sultana, the full-scale reproduction of an 18th Century Royal Navy schooner that we witnessed being built on previous trips to Chestertown. Experience life on board ship as it was in the 18th Century. Coast Guard certified with a professional crew. When not sailing, enjoy a guided tour of Chestertown, one of the best preserved colonial ports in America. Crab cake lunch is included.Fee: $80 Leave 7:30 am, Return 5:30 pmTrip number: 377314 Wednesday, September 10

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A WALKING TOUR OF HAGERSTOWN, MD THE “HUB CITY”, ESTABLISHED IN 1762

A NEW TOUR! Take a guided walking tour of the historic section of Hagerstown, laid out by Jonathan Hager. Hagerstown is the largest town in Washington County, and was originally nicknamed the “Hub City” because of the large network of railroads that intersected there. We will also visit the Jonathan Hager House, which was built in 1739. It is styled in German tradition and is totally furnished with authentic pieces of the period. We will then visit the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts which is accredited by the American Asso-ciation of Museums. The Museum has a collection of American paintings, Old Masters and European works, and oriental and African Art from the 18th Century to the present. The tour will conclude at Fort Freder-ick State Park which traces history from the colonial period to present day. The park features a unique stone fort that served as Maryland’s defense during the French and Indian War. A buffet lunch is included.Fee: $62 Leave 8:45 a.m., Return 5:00 pmTrip number: 377315 Wednesday, September 17Trip number: 377316 Thursday, September 18

71ST ANNUAL HOMES TOUR & CRAFTS FESTIVAL VILLAGE OF WATERFORD, VA

Join us for this unique festival, the oldest juried craft fair in Virginia. Enjoy music & dance demonstrations. See demonstrations of traditional craftsmanship by over 140 acclaimed artisans. Art exhibits and tours of 18th and 19th century homes range from simple Quaker buildings to spacious Victorian homes. Wear comfortable walking shoes as you stroll the music filled streets.

PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS A LOT OF WALKING ON HILLY TERRAIN.Fee: $49 Leave 8:45 am, Return 5:00 pmTrip number: 377318 Friday, October 3

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WALK “PICKETT’S CHARGE” AT THE GETTYSBURG CIVIL WAR BATTLEFIELD

WITH ED BEARSS, ACCLAIMED HISTORIAN

Walk across the battlefield in the footsteps of the men who fought in “Pickett’s Charge,” the decisive third day at the Battle of Gettysburg. Listen as Ed Bearss, retired Park Service Chief Historian and author of 15 books on the Civil War describes the battle in vivid detail. Be mesmerized as you hear about regiments and commandeers in a stirring narrative with some-one who knows war first hand as a wounded Marine Corp veteran of Guadalcanal and New Britain in WWII. Lunch (included) at General Pickett’s Buffet.Fee: $69 Leave 7:45 am, Return 5:00 pmTrip number: 377319 Wednesday, October 8Trip number: 377320 Thursday, October 9

RE-ENACTMENT OF THE “BATTLE OF BALTIMORE” ABOARD SHIP IN BALTIMORE HARBOR ON ITS 200TH ANNIVERSARY

A NEW TOUR! View the “Battle of Baltimore” aboard ship that will transport you to a time when Baltimore resi-dents defended their homes, businesses, and land from the British during the War of 1812. Cruise by a spot where Francis Scott Key watched the “bombs bursting in air” and wrote our National Anthem while being held prisoner on a British Ship. Our reenactor Francis Scott key will guide you into the Battle as you watch schooners representing the British Fleet re-enact the bombardment of Fort McHenry during the Battle of Baltimore. The Pride of Baltimore, The Virginia, the Norfolk, and the Lady Maryland are a few of the 30 or more schooners that will be on site. Lunch, on your own, in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.Fee: $75 Leave 8:45 am, Return 4:00 pmTrip number: 377322 Tuesday, October 14

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WESTERN MARYLAND SCENIC RR TRIP THROUGH THE ALLEGHENY MOUNTAINS AT FALL FOLIAGE TIME

Board a vintage train in Cumberland, MD and travel 32 miles through Horseshoe Curve, the Narrows, Brush Tunnel, and Fall foliage scenery in the Allegheny Mountains to Frostburg, MD. Upon arrival, you will have an hour and a half to enjoy lunch, on own, next to the station, or do some sightseeing. We return along the same route for the one hour trip back to Cumberland to further enjoy the sights.Fee: $70 Leave 7:45 am, Return 6:00 pmTrip number: 377324 Thursday, October 16Trip number: 377325 Wednesday, October 22

GUIDED WALKING AND RIDING TOUR OF HISTORIC HARRISBURG, STATE CAPITAL OF PENNSYLVANIA

WE HAVE SCHEDULED THIS TOUR TO ACCOMMODATE ALL OF THOSE ON THE LARGE WAITING LISTS FROM PREVIOUS YEARS, AND FOR THOSE WHO

HEARD FROM THEIR FRIENDS HOW MUCH THEY ENJOYED THIS TOUR!A local authority will guide us through this historic city which originated in 1719 with 30 people. We’ll begin with a bus tour of the city, island, residential businesses, and Capitol District. We’ll learn about the relationship between William Penn and John Harris who established the city, which was a “cross-roads” of 7000 years of American Indian culture. Then we’ll tour the Capitol, where you will marvel at the Rotunda which is modeled after St. Peters in Rome, the exquisite chandeliers, the mosaic tile floor, and the incredible Carrara marble grand staircase. Lunch (on own) in the Capitol building cafeteria. A tour of the National Civil War Museum with 12,000 historical documents, artifacts, high definition videos, dioramas, and life sized mannequins comes next. We’ll end with a walking tour of the origins of Harrisburg, the “Shipoke” section, where we’ll see Harrisburg as it was in the 1800’s.Fee: $60 Leave 7:00 am, Return 6:00 pmTrip number: 377326 Wednesday, October 29Trip number: 377327 Thursday, October 30

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THE AMISH EXPERIENCE A TOUR OF AMISH SITES IN AND AROUND LANCASTER, PA.

Enjoy the Amish Experience on a professionally guided riding tour around the Amish countryside. View an “experiential theater” film that tells the story of an Amish Family from Europe to America. The special effects take each spectator into the world of the Amish. Not much has changed on their back-roads …horses plow the fields and buggies clip-clop down the road. The guide will point out and explain many aspects of Amish life with interesting local stops. You’ll enjoy a “Family Style Meal at Plain & Fancy”, included, that features a sampling of local specialties. The food is part of the experience. Take an Amish house tour designated a “Heritage Site.” Enjoy the “lived-in” look of the house as you walk through nine rooms. Your guide will answer the “how” and “why” that baffle visi-tors about Amish dress and life without electricity. An autographed Amish Cookbook is included as a souvenir.Fee: $85 Leave 7:15 am, Return 6:30 pmTrip number: 377328 Thursday, November 6

GUIDED TOUR OF CARLISLE, PA A HISTORIC TOWN SETTLED IN THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY

Carlisle, PA played host to its first settler, James LeTort, in 1720. Thirty years later, Carlisle was on the frontier of the French and Indian Wars, becoming the site of its first military barracks and munitions factory. Over the past 250 years, Carlisle has been foremost in educating military officers. A local guide will lead us on a Carlisle Town Square Tour (where George Wash-ington, Ben Franklin and other patriots met), a Carlisle Barracks Tour (oldest Army post in the U.S.), a tour of the U.S. Heritage and Education Center (which pre-serves and interprets the story of American soldiers in war and peace) and Boiling Springs Park (a quintes-sential village with sweeping oak trees lining a spring fed lake surrounded by picturesque Victorian homes). Lunch at Hoss’s Steak and Seafood House is Included.Fee: $69 Leave 7:00am, Return at 6:00pmTrip Number: 377329 Wednesday, November 12Trip Number: 377330 Thursday, November 13

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SOAR’S OWN WINFIELD PARKER AND HIS REVUE THE 2ND ANNUAL RHYTHM AND BLUES CONCERT

Winfield Parker is an acclaimed singer who has performed to sold-out audiences in New York, London, England, Frankfort, Germany, Amsterdam, Holland, To-kyo, Japan, and the Washington, DC area in the last two years. Winfield has a long history in the music business and was a singer and musician with the Temptations and Little Richard in his youth. He was recently induct-ed into the New York Rock’ n Roll Hall of Fame. His voice today is better than at any time in his life. He will headline his two-hour revue, also featuring other sing-ers in his group. The event will take place at the Black Rock Center for the Arts in Germantown.Fee: $25 Showtime at 1:00pm Trip number: 377331 Wednesday, November 19

CHRISTMAS AT OATLANDS PLANTATION AND MORVEN PARK MANSION & CARRIAGE MUSEUM

LEESBURG, VA

A guided, narrated walking tour of these two fine 19th Century historic estates. Enjoy the added attraction of the beautiful and acclaimed Christmas decor in the Oatlands mansion. See hunting and carriage museums on the estate of Morven Park and tour the newly renovated Morven Park mansion. Lunch (on own) and time to shop at Leesburg Premium Outlet food court. Fee: $59 Leave 8:00am, Return 6:00 pmTrip number: 377333 Thursday, December 4

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REGISTRATION PROCEDURESREGISTRATION BEGINS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2014 AT 8:30AM

Please read the registration directions carefully. For our new participants, welcome! We hope you find these procedures easy to understand and follow. However, please be aware that incomplete or inaccurate registration information may delay the processing of your application, or in some cases, require us to return your ap-plication unprocessed. So please, fill out all of the information as accurately and as legibly as possible!

You may register for SOAR in any of four ways.

The fastest and easiest way is to use the internet and go to RecWeb at: www. montgomerycountymd.gov/rec

Please note: You must register and receive a Pin # prior to registering online.

You may also mail-in your registration, fax it to 240-777-6818, or register in person at our office located at 4010 Randolph Road.

All registrations that are mailed must be sent to the following address:

Montgomery County Recreation Attn: Registrar 4010 Randolph Road Silver Spring, MD 20902

If faxed or mailed registration forms are received prior to the first day of registration, they will be held in a secure location and pro-cessed as first day mail-regardless of when received. While mailed and faxed registrations will be processed as quickly as possible, walk-ins will be processed as they arrive.

Full payment is required with your registration.

Non-County residents must pay an additional $15.00 per person per trip.

On many of our more popular trips you may see more than one date listed. You may sign up for the date you desire. However, if there are not enough registrations to meet our minimum requirements, you may be called and asked to switch to another date or placed on a waiting list. You will have the option to decline and have a credit placed in your Recreation account or request a refund.

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You must provide all of the information requested on the regis-tration form. You may not list “guest” as your traveling compan-ion. If you are traveling with one or more friends, please submit a separate registration form for each of them. (Spouses can use one form). You should put all of the registration forms in the same envelope if you want to travel together. Again, partially completed registrations may go unprocessed or be delayed while we request more information, and since all trips are filled on a first-come, first-paid basis, any delays may cause you to be placed on a waiting list. Please note: Only the person paying for the trip will receive a written receipt or email confirmation.

If you have any questions about the registration process, please call 240-777-6840. If you have questions or require more information on a specific trip, please call the SOAR Coordinator at 240-777-4926.

For more information on refunds and withdrawals, please see page 20 of this brochure.

PAYMENT INFORMATIONFull payment must be made at time of registration.

Non-County residents must pay an additional $15.00 per person per trip.

Make checks and money orders payable to MCR. Checks and money orders must include name, address, home and work telephone numbers, driver’s license number, and participant’s full name. VISA or MasterCard payments are accepted. Registration form must include correct credit card number, expiration date, authorized signature, and authorized amount.

Recreation reserves the right to pursue all available options to collect any funds owed as the result of a dishonored check or credit card, charges incurred due to unsubstantiated credit card disputes, or any outstanding debt.

If your check is returned unpaid, your account will be debited electronically for the original check amount and electronically or via paper for the state’s maximum allowable service fee. Payment by check constitutes authorization of these transactions. You may revoke your authorization by calling 800-666-5222 ext. 2 to arrange payment due for any outstanding checks and service fees due.

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REGISTRATION FORM Only one household per form. If registering with a friend,

forms may be submitted together.

(if different from payer)

l  Check here if new address/phone/email. PLEASE PRINT. This form may be duplicated.

PAYER’S: Last Name: _________________________________ First Name: _________________________ Email: ___________________________________

Address: ______________________________________ City: _________________________State: ______________ Zip: ____________________

Home Phone: (_______) _________________________Work Phone: (_______) ___________________ Cell Phone: (_______) __________________

PARTICIPANT’S Name: ______________________________________________________________ Email: ___________________________________________

Address: __________________________ City: ____________________________________ State: _____________ Zip: _____________________

Home Phone: (_______) _________________________Work Phone: (_______) ___________________ Cell Phone: (_______) __________________

Participant’s Name Birthdate Sex Trip Name Trip Number Pick Up Location Date Start Fees*(Last, First) mm/dd/yy M/F Time

*If you are a non-resident, include an additional $15.00 per participant in the fee for each activity.

l  Check or Money Order payable to MCR, Attn: Registrar, 4010 Randolph Road, Silver Spring, MD 20902 Total Amount Due: $l  MasterCard l  VISA Card No. _________________________________________ Expiration Date: _______________________________

CARDHOLDER: Name (PRINT): _____________________________________ SIGNATURE: __________________________________ Date: _____________

If paying by credit card, we encourage you to fax your registration form to 240-777-6818. If you need help completing this form, please call 240-777-6840.The participant assumes all risks associated with participation in the program; the County assumes no liability for injury or damages arising from participation in the program. Due to the strenuous nature of some activities, the County encourages each participant to consult his or her physician concerning fitness to participate in the program. The participant consents to emergency treatment. The participant also consents to the County’s use of any photographs taken or video made of the program. If the participant is a minor, the parent or guardian approves his or her participation in the program. Neither the instructor nor any of the staff are responsible for children prior to or after the scheduled program.

Participant Signature: ___________________________________________________________________ Date: __________________________________________

REGISTRATION FORM Only one household per form. If registering with a friend,

forms may be submitted together.

(if different from payer)

l  Check here if new address/phone/email. PLEASE PRINT. This form may be duplicated.

PAYER’S: Last Name: _________________________________ First Name: _________________________ Email: ___________________________________

Address: ______________________________________ City: _________________________State: ______________ Zip: ____________________

Home Phone: (_______) _________________________Work Phone: (_______) ___________________ Cell Phone: (_______) __________________

PARTICIPANT’S Name: ______________________________________________________________ Email: ___________________________________________

Address: __________________________ City: ____________________________________ State: _____________ Zip: _____________________

Home Phone: (_______) _________________________Work Phone: (_______) ___________________ Cell Phone: (_______) __________________

Participant’s Name Birthdate Sex Trip Name Trip Number Pick Up Location Date Start Fees*(Last, First) mm/dd/yy M/F Time

*If you are a non-resident, include an additional $15.00 per participant in the fee for each activity.

l  Check or Money Order payable to MCR, Attn: Registrar, 4010 Randolph Road, Silver Spring, MD 20902 Total Amount Due: $l  MasterCard l  VISA Card No. _________________________________________ Expiration Date: _______________________________

CARDHOLDER: Name (PRINT): _____________________________________ SIGNATURE: __________________________________ Date: _____________

If paying by credit card, we encourage you to fax your registration form to 240-777-6818. If you need help completing this form, please call 240-777-6840.The participant assumes all risks associated with participation in the program; the County assumes no liability for injury or damages arising from participation in the program. Due to the strenuous nature of some activities, the County encourages each participant to consult his or her physician concerning fitness to participate in the program. The participant consents to emergency treatment. The participant also consents to the County’s use of any photographs taken or video made of the program. If the participant is a minor, the parent or guardian approves his or her participation in the program. Neither the instructor nor any of the staff are responsible for children prior to or after the scheduled program.

Participant Signature: ___________________________________________________________________ Date: __________________________________________

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Family Entertainment and Exciting Trips

GENERAL INFORMATIONPlease read the registration procedures carefully. Also note the with-drawal policy as it varies from policies listed in the Montgomery County “Guide to Recreation & Parks Programs” due to the nature and financial commitments of the program.

NEW! All trips depart from and return to the Olney Manor Recreational Park. The address is 16605 Georgia Avenue, Olney, Maryland. This is at the traffic light at Georgia Avenue and Emory Lane. It is accessible by both automobile and public bus. Turn into Emory Lane and take the second left and follow signs for Skate Park and Ballfield #1. SOAR has used this parking facility for all trips for the past year, and the SOAR participants have been pleased with this location. (Our former parking lot is in the process of a lengthy stormwater project by the WSSC.)

Unless noted, all motorcoaches are equipped with restrooms.

Trip itineraries and fees may be altered.

Montgomery County Government is committed to complying with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need auxiliary aids or services (such as an ASL interpreter, large print materials, or lift equipped bus), please call 240-777-6870, TTY 240-777-6974 a minimum of three weeks before the activity.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AS A PARTICIPANT

You, the participant, assume all risks associated with participation in the program. The County

assumes no liability for injury or damages arising from participation in the program. Due to the

strenuous nature of some activities, the County encourages each participant to consult his or her physician concerning fitness to participate in the program. The participant consents to emergency treatment. The participant also consents to the

County’s use of any photographs taken or videotapes made of the program.

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WELCOME TO THE FEET PROGRAM!

THE VIRGINIA WINE FESTIVAL GREAT MEADOW EVENT CENTER, VA

Virginia Wine Festival returns to Great Meadow at The Plains! Nestled in the heart of Virginia’s Piedmont coun-tryside, Great Meadow is a 250-acre field events center, You’ll be immediately transported to the scenic beauty of the Virginia countryside. Stroll the flat, verdant grounds and sample from the fall harvest of over 50 of Virginia’s finest wineries amidst the classic backdrop. Listen to music, bask in the sun, shop from a wide array of Virginia craft and specialty foods vendors, and enjoy the Grand Commonwealth Tradition that is the Virginia Wine Festival. Price includes transportation & wine festival admission(tasting included). Meals are on your own!Fee: $69 Leave 10:00 am, Return 4:00 pm Trip number: 388044 Saturday, September 13

COLONIAL MARKET & FAIR MOUNT VERNON ESTATE & GARDENS, VA

The annual Colonial Market & Fair at Mount Vernon will feature Colonial-attired artisans demonstrating 18th-cen-tury crafts and selling traditional wares such as baskets, woodcarvings, tin and ironwork, leather works, weaving, paper-cuttings, furniture, and much more. The Fair also features lively entertainment including music, fire-eating, and sword-swallowing. Hearty specialty food for sale on-site. Price includes transportation, Estate, Market & Fair admission. Meals are on your own!Fee: $59 Leave 10:00 am, Return 4:00 pmTrip number: 388045 Saturday, September 20

F.E.E.T. offers trips for all ages with a variety of destinations – a

day trip program planned with your interests in mind.

Join us for our fun family and

adult trips offered throughout each season and leave the driving to us. Children under

18 must be accompanied by

an adult. Trips leave and return from the

Olney Manor Recreational

Park.

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ARTSFEST 2014 ANNMARIE SCULPTURE GARDENS & ARTS CENTER, SOLOMON, MD

The only festival of its kind in the region! More than 170 artist booths, 25 performers on three stages, activities for kids in the Discovery Tent, Studio School, and the Zany Zone, great food, wine & beer, and lots more! Street performers, including stilt walkers, mimes, living statues, balloon artists, bubble artists, and strolling artists, found throughout the festival! Price includes transportation, Festival and Center admission. Meals are on your own! Fee: $49 Leave 9:00 am, Return 5:00 pmTrip number: 388046 Sunday, September 21

BALTIMORE BOOK FESTIVAL INNER HARBOR’S PREMIER LITERARY EVENT

The mid-Atlantic’s premier celebration of the literary arts!The Baltimore Book Festival features 225+ nationally known and local authors, nonstop readings on multiple stages, cooking demonstrations by celebrity chefs, live music and more than 100 exhibitors and vendors. You will also find workshops, panel discussions, walking tours, storytellers and hands-on projects for kids, and a delicious variety of food, beer and wine. Price is for transportation. Meals are on your own!Fee: $39 Leave 11:00 am, Return 5:00 pmTrip number: 388047 Saturday, September 27

THE WOMEN’S SHOW YORK EXPO CENTER, PA

Over the past sixteen years the Women’s Show has become the largest event of its kind in South Central Pennsylvania. Shopping… Cooking… Seminars… Exhibits… Fashions… Samplings Education… Decorating… Demonstrations… Finance… Employment… Health Fitness… entertainment and more specifically geared to the interests of women. A portion of the proceeds to benefit United Way of York County. Price includes transportation and show admission. Meals are on your own!Fee: $49 Leave 9:00 am, Return 5:00 pmTrip number: 388048 Saturday, October 4

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EVITA THE KENNEDY CENTER

Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Tony Award winning musical returns at last! Eva Peron used her beauty and charisma to rise meteorically from the slums of Argentina to the presidential mansion as First Lady. Adored by her people as a champion for the poor, she became one of the most powerful women in the world-while her greed, out-sized ambition, and fragile health made her one of the most tragic. Evita tells Eva’s passionate and unforgettable true story, and features some of theater’s most beautiful songs, including Don’t Cry for Me Argentina, Another Suitcase in Another Hall, and High Flying, Adored. Don’t miss this stunning new production directed by Tony Award winner Michael Grandage (Red) and choreographed by Tony Award winner Rob Ashford (Thoroughly Modern Millie). Price includes Transportation and show ticket.Fee: $149 Leave 11:45 am, Return 5:45 pm Trip number: 388049 Sunday, October 5

BEDFORD’S 50TH FALL FOLIAGE FESTIVAL BEDFORD, PA

2014 will mark the 50th year for Bedford’s Fall Foliage Festival. This event draws an estimated 70,000 visitors to Bedford over both weekends. There are activities and entertainment for folks of all ages. Browse and shop over 400 artists and craftsmen lining the streets and the square in Bedford and in Fort Bedford Park. Artisans display an array of handcrafted work - pottery, woodworking, painted sweatshirts, dolls, baskets, dried flower arrangements, and wreaths. Watch as creations come alive in demonstrations of techniques in painting, woodcarving, and quilting. Whatever your style, you can find handcrafted furnishings, accessories and decora-tions to personalize your home and yard. Enjoy festival food Favorites and live entertainment throughout the event. Meals are on your own!Fee: $49 Leave 8:00 am, Return 5:00 pmTrip number: 388050 Saturday, October 11

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MARYLAND HOME & HOLIDAY SHOW TIMONIUM, MD

This fall show in October combines the Home show and the Holiday Show takes you into the cooler months with fall gardens, hundreds of home improvement contrac-tors, over two hundred holiday craft & Gift vendors as well as pets at home exhibits. Beautiful fall gardens, how-to-clinics, National Celebrities, wine tasting plus wine seminars, fun kidzone with fun activities. There is something for everyone at the show and unique exhibits, so no two shows are the same. Price includes transpor-tation, and show admission. Meals are on your own!Fee: $49 Leave 9:00 am, Return 5:00 pmTrip number: 388051 Saturday, October 18

34TH ANNUAL PENNSYLVANIA RENAISSANCE FAIRE MOUNT HOPE ESTATE, PA

Join us for 34th Season of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire on the grounds of Mount Hope Estate! A cast of hundreds of colorfully costumed characters will fill the Shire with music, dancing and more . There is no more wondrous event in all the Knowne Worlde than Queen Elizabeth’s glorious Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire fea-turing a cast of 100s of colorfully costumed performers. Be amazed by the 35-acre festival of yore set in Merrie Olde England filled with jousting knights and royal delights. Musical performances, magic acts, fire-breath-ing stunts, puppet shows, Shakespearean plays and comical mud beggars are just a few of the many shows, over 90 stage shows daily, unfolding on 12 stages. Enjoy period foods, micro-brewed ales and sweet wines from 23 Royal Kitchens or shop from scores of Renaissance merchants. Price includes transportation and Faire admission. Meals are on your own!Fee: $69 Leave 8:30 am, Return 6:00 pmTrip number: 388052 Saturday, October 25

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PEDDLER’S VILLAGE APPLE FESTIVAL SHOPS & PENN’S OUTLETS, LAHASKA, PA

Peddler’s Village has something for everyone with 70 specialty shops, 6 restaurants and the Giggleberry Fair family entertainment center. Enjoy the Apple Festival with Scrumptious apple treats including country apple butter, apple cider, apple zeppoles, apple fritters and everyone’s favorite -- apples dipped in caramel! Juried Artisans sell their wares and demonstrate skills at our Street Road Green Artisan Area. Live entertainment and apple pie-eating contests add to the festivities of this autumn celebration. Adjacent to Peddler’s Village, you will find Penn’s Purchase Factory Outlet Stores. Price includes transportation. Meals and purchases on your own! Fee: $59 Leave 7:30 am, Return 7:30 pmTrip number: 388053 Saturday, November 1

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF ARENA STAGE, WASHINGTON, DC

The Fichandler Stage Celebrates the 50th anniversary of an American musical classic with a new, in-the-round pro-duction directed by Molly Smith. This joyful tale of family, community and life’s unexpected miracles features a jubilant score including If I Were a Rich Man; Matchmak-er, Matchmake and Tradition. Enjoy the Catwalk Café: a casual, self service café! Price includes Transportation and show ticket. Meals, snacks, beverages on your own!Fee: $109 Leave 12:00 pm, Return 6:00 pmTrip number: 388054 Sunday, November 2

CRAFTSMEN’S CHRISTMAS CLASSIC ART & CRAFT SHOW RICHMOND, VA

Features original designs & work from hundreds of talented artists & craftsmen from across the nation. Patrons visit with the actual artisans as they browse the booths for those one-of-a-kind treasures found only at the Craftsmen’s Classics. On site cafeteria for lunch and snacks. Price includes transportation and show admis-sion. Meals are on your own!Fee: $49 Leave 8:00 am, Return 5:00 pm Trip number: 388055 Saturday, November 8

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FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT AND EXCITING TRIPS

ICE CHRISTMAS ON THE POTOMAC GAYLORD NATIONAL RESORT, MD

At the Gaylord National Resort at National Harbor, vis-itors step inside a winter wonderland created entirely of 5,000 BLOCKS of ice weighing 2 MILLION POUNDS! Hand-sculpted by 40 international artisans and pro-duced exclusively for Gaylord Hotels, the attraction is fully interactive, allowing guests to roam inside, around and on-top of holiday scenes. The indoor, walk-through attraction is housed in a 15,000 square feet structure that is specially constructed and thickly insulated to keep it at a chilling nine degrees Fahrenheit! To stay comfortable inside, guests are loaned oversized winter coats to wear. It gets pretty chilly, so be sure to bring a hat and a pair of gloves. You will have some free time to enjoy the restaurants, shops, splendor and holiday decor of the Hotel and National Harbor! Price includes transportation and admission. Meals are on your own!Fee: $59 Leave 11:00 am, Return 4:00 pmTrip number: 390234 Saturday, November 22

BIZARRE BAZAAR’S 39TH CHRISTMAS COLLECTION RICHMOND,VA

There are over 500 dynamic exhibitors filling four con-tiguous exhibition buildings at the Richmond Raceway Complex. This facility is located in an historic 315-acre site and is a very popular venue due to its close prox-imity to interstate highways and most importantly its acres and acres of convenient free parking. The shows layout features a Boutiques Section, including returning exhibitors in the first building, Artist and Crafters in the second building, a mixture of new and returning exhibi-tors in the third building and ‘New Resources’ featuring new exhibitors in the fourth building. Talented musi-cians play music in each of the buildings and there is a beautifully decorated Café that provides a pleasant place to grab a bite to eat or just rest your feet after some serious shopping. Price includes transportation and show admission. Meals are on your own!Fee: $49 Leave 8:00 am, Return 5:00 pmTrip number: 390235 Friday, December 5

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ROCKETTES “CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR” RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL, NYC

LIMITED NUMBER OF SEATS STILL AVAILABLE!!There is no better place to be during the holidays! Price includes transportation and show admission. Meals are on your own! Free time before and after the show!Fee: $179 Leave 7:00am, Return 11:00pm Trip number: 382378 Saturday December 6 (2:00pm Matinée)

ZOO LIGHTS AT THE NATIONAL ZOO WASHINGTON DC

Spend a delightful evening at Zoo Lights! The National Zoo presents a display of thousands of sparkling lights featuring sculptures of many of the Zoo’s most popular animals. You will enjoy winter-themed crafts, ice sculpting demonstrations, choral groups and storytellers. You can warm up inside the animal houses and enjoy nocturnal animals. The small Mammal House, Great Ape House, reptile Discovery Center, Think Tank and Kid’s Farm will be open. Holiday treats will be available for sale. Zoo restaurants & concessions will be serving their complete menus. Price is for transportation. Meals on your own!Fee: $39 Leave 4:00 pm, Return 9:00 pmTrip number: 390334 Saturday, December 13

AMERICAN MUSIC THEATRE 2014 CHRISTMAS SHOW YORK, PA

We will begin our trip with a visit to Christmas Tree Hill Mansion to shop a unique showcase of fine gifts for the holidays. We will then travel to Hershey Farm Restaurant for a smörgåsbord lunch and shops. Following lunch, we will make our way to the American Music Theatre for the critically acclaimed Christmas Show. A tradition for many, The show is renowned as Lancaster’s most beloved hol-iday play. Awe-inspiring music and dance, incomparable voices, and light-hearted holiday humor are the ingredi-ents for this season’s all-new extravaganza. This year’s show is sure to be the highlight of your holiday season. Price includes transportation, lunch and show admission. Shopping on your own!Fee: $114 Leave 9:00 am, Return 8:00 pmTrip number: 390335 Saturday, December 20

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WITHDRAWAL AND REFUND GUIDELINES FOR TRIPS*

The withdrawal and refund policy pertains to all Recreation programs unless otherwise noted in the description or facility rental agreement.

If Recreation cancels a trip, changes a location or time and you cannot attend, or the program is full, you will receive a full credit to your Recreation account or a refund. Your

written request must include the participant’s name, payer’s name, address, phone number, course number, and reason

for withdrawal. All credits will be posted to your Recreation account unless a refund is specifically requested. All

refunds will be issued to the payer in the same form (check or charge) as the payment was received. Refunds will be

processed within 2-3 weeks of receipt of your written request.

Withdrawal Request Received: Submit a Written Request: Withdrawal Fee Charged:

Thirty (30) days or more before the start

date of the trip

Montgomery County RecreationAttention: Refund Request

4010 Randolph RoadSilver Spring, MD 20902

Fax: 240-777-6818

No Fee

Thirty (30) days or fewer before the start

date of the tripBy mail or fax.

Full amount of the trip cost if a

replacement is not found.

If a replacement is found, you will be charged a $20 fee.

On or after the start date of the trip

No requests will be considered. No Refund

*This policy varies from the one listed in the Guide to Recreation and Parks due to the nature and financial commitments of the program.

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WALK “PICKETT’S CHARGE” AT THEGETTYSBURG CIVIL WAR BATTLEFIELD

WITH ED BEARSS, ACCLAIMED HISTORIANSee page 4 for more information.

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